EMEA Plan Manager WCH and Biosurgery

The EMEA EMEA Plan Manager Wound Closure&Healing and Biosurgery is responsible for managing the supply chain and delivering accurate regional demand and replenishment forecasts, service levels and inventory. This individual manages the Regional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP, IBP) Process to drive business decisions for various product families within the Business Unit. He/She is responsible for the demand and replenishment forecast review, the regional service and inventory levels and the regional STEM process. The management of the service and inventory levels includes both the EMEA Hub (EDC) and the local distribution centers in the countries in EMEA. The individual identifies drivers of key performance metrics and action plans to meet/exceed business targets. The regional SC planning manager works in close collaboration with global, regional and country based Supply Chain, Business and Marketing leaders and Finance partners to ensure aligned business decisions are driven and appropriately communicated throughout the organization. He/she will lead a team. This individual will report to the EMEA Ethicon Supply Chain Planning Manager. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines, this position: Manages the regional service levels to customers and drives the inventories to entitlement levels. Consolidates the regional demand plan, uses both statistical forecast and market intelligence to come to the most accurate prediction of future demand. Accountable for the S&OP (IBP) process. Maintains and develops tools to analyze and review possible misalignments between NPIs, Demand, supply, Capacity with relevant teams to address and close these gaps. Identifies gaps between latest financial plan and demand plan for the region. Identifies and drives plans to resolve major differences Identifies and raises major supply issues to senior management that result from demand or supply variation. Recommends and executes allocation plans working with the regional commercial partners and with the countries. Accountable for the regional STEM process. Responsible for network planning (DRP) from the EDC to the countries. Responsible for collaborating across regions, business units to ensure alignment on strategic priorities Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Actively lead, or participate in, various projects to drive better end-to-end supply chain visibility, customer service improvement, regulatory compliance and others. Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all company guidelines and policies. Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures Performs other duties assigned as needed Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION A Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related operations experience in the areas of planning/materials management, logistics, inventory control and sourcing/procurement is required MBA or equivalent masters degree is desirable. APICS certification is highly preferred REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS Understanding of end of end supply chain interactions and interdependencies Strong analytical skills Strong financial skills Strong strategic vision on planning processes and inventory management Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills in English Creative problem solving skills Knowledge of Process Excellence and / or LEAN concepts is a plus Cultural awareness Proven ability to influence/collaborate at all levels in the organization Change leadership expertise Customer focus (internal & external) Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities What are we offering? A challenging and varying working environment Role with great visibility in the organization (supply chain, commercial, finance) and exposure to a large variety of subjects and teams Potential to have real and tangible impact on the business, combined with a strategic and long-term component Be part of a diverse team with a motivating and encouraging atmosphere A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days working from home (JNJ Flex) Primary Location Belgium-Brussels-Capital Region-Diegem- Organization European Logistics Center (8785) Job Function Operations Requisition ID 2206057199W